E.L.F. Shimmering Facial Whip, $1

Look, every single luminizer on this list is affordable -- but it really doesn't get any better than $1, especially when you've got a product that performs as well as E.L.F.'s Shimmering Facial Whip. Heck, you can buy one for less than a Hershey's Bar, and the luminous shimmer it'll lend to your complexion looks just as good as a product easily 20 or 30 times its price.

Sephora Collection MicroSmooth Baked Luminizer, $14

Normally, we associate Sephora with high-end products and major spending sprees -- but their in-house brand is actually pretty affordable, and it never gets quite as much love as it should. They offer a few different illuminating products, of both the liquid and powder variety -- and their MicroSmooth Baked Luminizer is one of their cheapest (and best). It's got a silky finish and a subtle shine that won't overwhelm your look.

Boots No7 Shimmer Brick, $14.99

Boots No7 Shimmer Bricks are just as versatile and buttery smooth as their higher-end counterparts. Use the dark shades to bronze and define and the lighter shades to highlight cheekbones and nose. A little goes a long way with this finely milled, highly pigmented shimmer, but it also builds beautifully for a more intense look. Bonus: the palette can also be used as eye shadow.

Sonia Kashuk Chic Lumosity Highlighter Stick, $10.99

Another day, another rad, budget highlighter stick. Sonia Kashuk's Chic Lumosity Highlighter Sticks come in two shades, Persian Sunset and Sparkling Sand, and they're both wonderful. They're convenient enough to make great on-the-go products -- all you need to do is apply it straight from the tube, and blend out with your fingertips. Plus, they boast great wear times, not to mention a lovely sheen.

ColourPop Highlighter, $8

If you ever feeling like shaking up your highlighting game a little, you might want to take one of ColourPop's many highlighters out for a spin. With a selection of 12 shades, they come in just about every color of the rainbow (and then some). You get a hefty amount of product for the price, and they perform quite well. "Hippo," an icy shade of lavender, is especially lovely -- it's perfect for that sought-after ethereal alien look.